Robert Wilson Arts Scholarship Grant

Robert Wilson Arts Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Robert Wilson Arts Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, provides financial support for high school seniors from Chelan or Douglas County pursuing degrees in art, painting, drawing, or pottery. With a minimum GPA of 3.0, applicants must submit three pieces of art for evaluation. This scholarship honors the legacy of Robert Wilson, an acclaimed abstract artist, and encourages creative students to express their unique voices and artistic passions.

Overview

About The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. Our Mission To grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities. Robert Wilson Arts Scholarship Robert Wilson was best known as an abstract painter and artist. His work has been shown at the prestigious Francine Seders Gallery in Seattle, WA, as well as in many galleries in New York, Connecticut, Chicago, and Atlanta. In and around his beloved adopted hometown of Wenatchee, WA, he showed at the Robert Graves Gallery, Gallery One, and Pybus Market, as well as at Two Rivers and Collapse Galleries. His highly-praised, arresting work is in collections all over the United States. It can be viewed at robertwilsonart.com. Being an artist can take on many different forms, and humans are unique in their ability to create original ideas and art that contributes something to the world. The Robert Wilson Arts Scholarship looks to provide funding to a student taking the next step in their artistic journey by attending school. This scholarship was designed for those creative students to share their unique voice and express their passion in the medium of their choice.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. High School Senior from Chelan or Douglas County Minimum 3.0 GPA Pursuing a degree in art of painting, drawing, or pottery Will submit 3 pieces of art for evaluation

Ineligibility

No photography or digital art